Screaming kids at the restaurant
I can understand new parents not knowing what to do in certain situations, but when we are trying to have a family meal in a restaurant to celebrate someone's birthday, why does there always have to be a screaming brat who doesnt like vegetables? And more to the point, why are they always sitting at the table right next to me? You cant hold a civilised conversation with this racket going on next to you. As for the eating habits of some of them, meal times at home must be something akin to feeding time at the zoo!
Those super nanny type people on TV say that you should ignore them, let them play the tantrum out. Well that is all well and good at home, but I am paying for a meal in a nice restaurant which is being spoilt by a woman who wasnt clever enough to use contraception.
Why do people take kids to fancy restaurants when clearly they have no egg and chips? These places serve quality food and its meant to be enjoyed in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. The McDonalds burger joint is just down the road love; go there because you wont even have trouble getting the little brat out of the car seat into a highchair. Your little cherub can scream their lungs out there if they like along with all the other little monsters!
I ask the question why? If you want a night out at a fancy restaurant, do us all a favour and for goodness sake hire a baby sitter, that way we all might get to enjoy a meal in peace!
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Fed up diner
good idea - but i'd reckon you'd sue the manager if the manager of the restaurant failed to take action
good idea - but i'd reckon you'd sue the manager if the manager of the restaurant failed to take action
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If disturbed by unruly children in a restaurant, I would suggest complaining to the manager who, if they refuse to deal with it, invoke your right to pay the value of the meal that you have had. I'd suggest being surrounded by screaming kids is worth no more than paying for a Big Mac so that is what I would offer - you must leave your name and address with the restaurant so they could challenge the payment you have left. I suspect that they won't and a if a few people do this, they'll soon get the message that its worth more to keep everyone else happy than one dysfunctional family paying for the kids menu.
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Fed up diner - 26-Sep-11 09:08
oi rafa, dont let your kids turn into fat ****s or you or your kids may go into jail. never teach them to hit. dont say you want your kiddies to run wild, or they will turn into BRATS. do you want your kids to have a criminal record? well, if you dont discipline them, bloody do it!
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Rafa since you get defensive or offended at people using the term 'brats' I or we hope that you're not saying that kids can do whatever on Earth they want. Also when you made a statement about your kids flattening that Fredo person you do realize that if you teach your kids to injure someone(even an adult) for inappropriate reasons especially if you teach your kids to use some object that can cause great pain or injury that you could be sued or perhaps even end up in jail.
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Rafa, it sounds like your kids are probably a thug like you then, and since you don't appear to be very well educated (or adjusted) then perhaps we should expect that they are the same!
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Fredo if we ever meet ill lamp u, dont call kids brats you old fart! Your dad smacked you because you were a horrible child and deserved it. My kids would flatten you
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When I see bratty kids carry on and Misbehave I think to myself "There goes tommorows juvinile delinquents" Back in the day my father would have tanned my hide for me its not abuse its disipline and its a wakeup call When ever these kid go in the Military The Drill Instructors I dealt with when they tell you "JUMP" Your response Best be How High
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I can deal better with Diesel engines blaring thier air horns before I would deal with uncivilzed Little brats That kind of noise is a necissty becasue the train engineer is doing his job at ralway crossings
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I'm so sick and tired of screaming tantrum throwing little brats BEing forced upon me when I eat at any restaurant I'm expected to act civilized What thier excuse? I hear "oh they're only kids"BULLCRAP! Why should everyone else have to look out foryour uncivilized brats They're Your department HANDLE IT!!! I have to act civilized If I was half drunk and got sloppy and wanted to fight everyone I would be asked to leave or local John Laws put me on ice take your pick. Children should be seen not heard Thast why I avoid to keep my distance like The Bubonic plague I have dealt with all kinds of rudeness and the parents think I should have to put up with it for who? For What? Stupid linguini for brains parent get your head out of your duffel bag correct your little brats when they act uncivilized
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I don't understand why so many supermarkets and shopping centres allow small children to ride around on bikes and scooters. Why does everywhere have to be a playground these days?
Weston Babe,
Some parents seem to think it is the job of everyone else to look out for their children. I nearly tripped over a child who was being allowed to play with toys on the floor of a Costa coffee shop as I was carrying a heavy tray of hot drinks and did not see her there. The tray blocked my vision and if I had dropped the drinks on her, the parents would have blamed me.
If you object, you are made to feel as if you are a child hater.
Weston Babe,
Some parents seem to think it is the job of everyone else to look out for their children. I nearly tripped over a child who was being allowed to play with toys on the floor of a Costa coffee shop as I was carrying a heavy tray of hot drinks and did not see her there. The tray blocked my vision and if I had dropped the drinks on her, the parents would have blamed me.
If you object, you are made to feel as if you are a child hater.
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It's down to the parents. I've seen small children in restaurants who have behaved impeccably and even shown some adults up with their manners. But there are some parents who are so inept that they neither know nor care about the effect their rowdy children are having on other diners. If it's a noisy pub, a bit of extra noise makes no difference, nor does it in most fast food outlets, but if it's a good restaurant and the atmosphere is generally quiet, then all customers should show some manners and respect. Children shouldn't be allowed to run around uncontrolled, it'd a safety issue. A lady I know was walking through a shopping centre when a very young child, being chased by another child, ran out and tripped the lady up. The lady fell face down onto the hard floor, broke her teeth and nose and fractured both wrists. The child and it's dimwit parent disappeared into the crowd.
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@Taste The Reality:
You do understand that not everyone has patience for children that are active even if I agree that kids aren't meant to be perfect.
You do understand that not everyone has patience for children that are active even if I agree that kids aren't meant to be perfect.
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I think it's funny that snooty people who choose to eat in fancy restaurants have their precious bubbles burst by little children throwing a paddy at the table next to them. Children have been doing it for centuries. Deal with it, Tarquin, or stay at home and eat your lobsters and champagne there. tally ho!
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taste the reality - 9-Mar-11 12:54
Much sympathy to all of you who have had to put up with this. We go to a restaurant as a treat, to enjoy the ambience of the surroundings, good food and wine, a bit of peace and quiet and maybe the company of friends. We do not go back to restaurants where our peace has been shattered by screeching kids running around the tables, bumping into our chairs and tables. We pay for our meal, leave no tip and tell the management that we won't be back and why we won't be back. Usually the management seem to think there's nothing they can do. Well there is, ask the offenders to bejave or leave.
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Rodney you seriously punched that idiot mother in the mouth? Some people probably disapproved of what you did but I myself don't condemn your actions. Certainly I have no sympathy for blameworthy parents who are criticized for their kids' bratty behavior.
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this gripe speaks my sentiments exactly. we live in such a child centred society where children misbehaving has become tolerated by our adult population. in my opinion children should learn about boundaries and what upsets people. they should also learn that it is not polite to scream in polite company. they may not understand why at a tender young age, however it is important that they start to be taught young so that they will develop into respectable individuals.
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mardi gras the candyman can - 5-Nov-10 15:54
It makes you wonder what the parents are like at home. Do they scream and shout?
They obviously do not discipline the kids at all apart from shouting at each other which is not discipline.
Kids bedrooms are almost like bedsits these days. They have their computers, TV and gadgets and do not need parents other than to supply them with the latest gadgets and grub.
All these technology gadgets are a sort of childminder. It saves on the parents having to be parents.
So you end up with super brats who are out of control and do not have parents as parents.
They obviously do not discipline the kids at all apart from shouting at each other which is not discipline.
Kids bedrooms are almost like bedsits these days. They have their computers, TV and gadgets and do not need parents other than to supply them with the latest gadgets and grub.
All these technology gadgets are a sort of childminder. It saves on the parents having to be parents.
So you end up with super brats who are out of control and do not have parents as parents.
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parents are not parents - 4-Nov-10 23:06
Screaming kids at the restaurant.Why is it that the errant parents of these little brats seem to think that others should have to endure this behaviour.Teach them to behave in public in a civilised way.Preferably with a sound beating.
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Parents are to blame for unruley kids. Afterall it's the parents right to teach right from wrong and screaming down an Indian restaurant is a wrong thing to teach. It ruined my 21st birthday meal when this stupid little brat wouldn't sit still. Poor thing you could tell he was shattered by his face and the way he cried but his parents did nothing but shovel vindaloo into their fat mouths. The brat was running around and in and out of the toilets. Omg either tell hm off her take him home I thought! Stupid. I have a 6year old niece and she was well behaved when I took her to burger king because she has been brought up very well not dragged up!
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It's horrible when that happens - but keep in mind! - it is THE PARENTS who are to blame -- therefore THEY are the ones to address - and in short order! Go up to them and ask if them if they realise that their unruly children are making dinner awful for everyone. If you are met with a surly comment or dirty look, simply say: "Well, no wonder England has gone down the tubes as it has - with shiftless people too lazy to teach their children any manners." and walk away.
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